sensors Mode-S transponder

AD9284

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N974AC · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by NAPLES AIR CENTER INC

Hex
AD9284
Octal
53311204
Decimal
11,375,236
Country
US
Tail
N974AC
Type
P28A
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AD9284.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AD9284 falls within the block assigned to United States (US) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United States receives a permanent address from this block at the time of registration; the address stays with the airframe even if the aircraft is re-registered to a different operator within the country.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
N974AC - 9 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N974AC - Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 22:05 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 N974AC - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 N974AC - Apr 13, 18:45 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 N974AC - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 N974AC - Apr 13, 15:25 UTCApr 13, 16:05 UTC40m
2026-04-13 N974AC - Apr 13, 14:15 UTCApr 13, 14:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 N974AC - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 N974AC - Apr 13, 11:45 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC30m
2026-04-12 N974AC - Apr 12, 19:25 UTCApr 12, 20:10 UTC45m

About Mode-S

A Mode-S transponder code (also called an "ICAO 24-bit address" or "hex code") is a 6-character hexadecimal identifier permanently assigned to an aircraft when it's first registered. Unlike callsigns (which change with each flight) or registrations (which can change if an aircraft is sold internationally), the Mode-S address stays with the airframe for the life of the aircraft in that country.

Every ADS-B transmission from an aircraft includes its Mode-S address, making it the most reliable way to identify a specific airframe. Flight-tracking services like Apparatus use the Mode-S address as the primary key for tying position broadcasts, callsigns, and ownership records together.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N974AC page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AD9284 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AD9284?
AD9284 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N974AC.
Where is Mode-S AD9284 registered?
Mode-S code AD9284 is allocated to United States (US). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is AD9284 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AD9284, octal 53311204, decimal 11,375,236.
What flights does AD9284 operate?
Mode-S AD9284 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N974AC.